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Paired Power and PHNXX launch plug-and-play mobile solar microgrid

The PairPHNXX system, designed for rapid deployment in areas without grid access, targets agricultural, military, and industrial markets with a turnkey modular technology.

Petro-Victory secures $300,000 loan with attached warrants

Canadian company Petro-Victory Energy Corp. has secured a $300,000 unsecured loan at a 14% annual rate, including 600,000 warrants granted to a lender connected to its board of directors.

Brookfield commits $5 billion in strategic partnership with Bloom Energy for AI factories

Brookfield will invest up to $5 billion in Bloom Energy's fuel cells to power future artificial intelligence factories, initiating the first phase of a dedicated global digital infrastructure strategy.
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Ascent Solar delivers flexible PV cells for marine and orbital testing

Ascent Solar Technologies has delivered samples of its flexible photovoltaic technology to two companies for testing in extreme environments, at sea and in space.

Nano Nuclear begins drilling work for its KRONOS MMR™ microreactor

Nano Nuclear and the University of Illinois will begin drilling operations for the KRONOS MMR™ reactor on October 24, marking a key step toward commercialisation of the nuclear project on the Urbana-Champaign campus.

Geronimo Power launches $54mn, 150 MW solar construction project in Illinois

Geronimo Power has started construction of the Bee Hollow solar project, valued at $54mn, in St. Clair County, delivering jobs, tax revenue and a partnership with the IMEA municipal agency.
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Calpine secures Texas Energy Fund loan for 460 MW peaking power plant

Calpine Corporation has finalised a public funding agreement to accelerate the construction of a peaking power plant in Freestone County, strengthening Texas’s grid response capacity during peak demand periods.

Greenflash acquires 200 MW battery storage project in Texas

Greenflash Infrastructure has finalised the acquisition of Rock Rose, a 200 MW energy storage project located in Fort Bend County, to strengthen its ERCOT market portfolio.

Natura Resources to deploy the first Gen IV nuclear reactor in the United States by 2026

Natura Resources is finalising construction of the MSR-1, an advanced liquid-fuel nuclear reactor, with a planned launch in 2026 on the Abilene Christian University campus.
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JPMorganChase mobilises $1.5tn to support nuclear energy and critical supply chains

JPMorganChase commits $10bn in direct investments as part of a $1.5tn plan to boost energy independence and strategic technologies, including next-generation nuclear power.

UK grants approval for 500-MW solar project in Lincolnshire

The British government has approved Tillbridge Solar Farm, a 500-MW solar power plant with 2,310 MWh of energy storage, developed by Tribus Clean Energy and Recurrent Energy.

Ukraine prepares legal framework to accelerate small modular reactor deployment

A roadmap under development aims to establish regulatory and technical foundations for the deployment of small modular reactors, with the goal of strengthening national energy security and attracting private capital.
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European airlines pressure Brussels over shortage of sustainable fuels

Airlines for Europe warns of insufficient sustainable fuel production in Europe and requests a delay in regulatory obligations if the European Commission does not act swiftly.

BP launches five-well offshore gas drilling campaign in Egypt

BP has awarded Valaris a $140mn drilling contract for a Mediterranean offshore campaign aimed at reinforcing Egypt’s declining gas output since 2021.

Japanese LNG buyers accelerate flexible trading amid falling domestic demand

Faced with declining domestic consumption, Japanese liquefied natural gas (LNG) importers are ramping up commercial optimisation strategies and favouring shorter contracts to protect profitability.
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Deep Isolation urges US states to include nuclear waste in reactor strategy

Deep Isolation is calling on First Mover States to incorporate radioactive waste management into their joint strategy to ensure the industrial viability of new nuclear reactors.

Low attendance of world leaders at COP30 despite climate and logistical urgency

The COP30 conference hosted in the Amazon by Brazil faces low participation from global leaders, amid geopolitical tensions and major logistical challenges.

Hydrogen injected into national grid: Centrica and National Gas reach key milestone

The United Kingdom has carried out its first real-life trial of green hydrogen blending into the national gas transmission network, with power generation as a result.
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Infinis secures £391mn funding to accelerate renewable energy portfolio expansion

UK power producer Infinis has secured a £391mn ($476mn) banking agreement to support the next phase of its solar and energy storage development projects.

Europe’s gas: summer storage sets a floor under TTF

European inventories curbed price declines as liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply expands and demand stays weak. Cargo arbitrage favours Europe, but winter will determine the equilibrium level. —

IAEA: Iran held 440.9 kg at 60% before Israeli strikes

A report by the International Atomic Energy Agency puts Iran’s 60% enriched uranium at 440.9 kg before Israeli and U.S. strikes, while the agency’s access to enrichment sites has remained suspended since the operations.

Chevron signs agreement to explore offshore block in the Congo Basin

Chevron has reached a preliminary agreement with Angola’s national hydrocarbons agency to explore block 33/24, located in deep waters near already productive zones.

Indian imports of Russian oil rise 15% in first half of 2025

India increased its purchases of Russian oil and petroleum products by 15% over six months, despite new US trade sanctions targeting these transactions.
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Gazprom and CNPC seal binding agreement for the Power of Siberia 2 project

Gazprom and China National Petroleum Corporation have signed a binding memorandum to build the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, set to deliver 50 bcm of Russian gas per year to China via Mongolia.

Westinghouse strengthens UK supply chain for nuclear reactors

US-based Westinghouse has signed six industrial agreements in the UK to supply critical components for its AP1000 and AP300 nuclear projects in Britain and abroad.

Dr Sultan Al Jaber wins ICIS CEO of the Year 2025 award for strategic performance

ADNOC Group CEO Dr Sultan Al Jaber has been named 2025 CEO of the Year by his global chemical industry peers, recognising his role in the company’s industrial expansion and international investments.
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NANO Nuclear secures $1.25mn contract for KRONOS MMR microreactor

NANO Nuclear Energy receives direct funding from the US Air Force innovation branch to assess the integration of its KRONOS MMR™ microreactor at the Washington D.C. military base.

Baker Hughes to deliver geothermal equipment to Fervo Energy for 300 MW capacity

Baker Hughes will supply Fervo Energy with key equipment for five geothermal ORC plants as part of the Cape Station Phase II project in Utah, United States.

Diamondback sells its stake in EPIC Crude for $500 million

Diamondback Energy announced the sale of its 27.5% stake in EPIC Crude Holdings to Plains All American Pipeline for $500 million in cash, with a potential deferred payment of $96 million.
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Ormat starts operations at Texas 60MW energy storage facility

Ormat Technologies has begun commercial operation of its new energy storage facility in Texas, alongside a seven-year tolling agreement and a hybrid tax equity deal with Morgan Stanley Renewables.

Frontier completes the deepest carbon storage well in the United States

Frontier Infrastructure Holdings drilled a 5,618-metre well in Wyoming, setting a national record and strengthening the Sweetwater Carbon Storage Hub’s potential for industrial carbon dioxide storage.

Permex Petroleum secures option to acquire 50 wells to power Bitcoin mining

Permex Petroleum signed a $3 million purchase option on oil and gas assets in Texas to support a strategy combining energy production and Bitcoin mining.
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GH2 Solar invests $48.2mn in electrolyzer plant in Gwalior with AHES

GH2 Solar Ltd partners with AHES Ltd to build an electrolyzer plant in Gwalior, targeting 500 MW capacity by 2030 with $19mn government support.

Enbridge deploys two new gas projects for 2.8 Bcf/d in the United States

Enbridge announces the implementation of two major natural gas transmission projects aimed at strengthening regional supply and supporting the LNG market.

Commonwealth LNG secures final non-FTA export authorization

Commonwealth LNG’s Louisiana liquefied natural gas project clears a decisive regulatory step with final approval from the U.S. Department of Energy for exports to non-free trade agreement countries.
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EDF extends two nuclear reactors in the United Kingdom until March 2028

EDF extends the operation of Heysham 1 and Hartlepool by one year after favourable safety inspections, ensuring continuity of nuclear production and safeguarding more than 1,000 jobs.

Global solar capacity jumps to 380 GW in first half of 2025

New solar installations rose 64% year-on-year, driven by China, which accounted for more than two-thirds of global deployed capacity.

Dangote refinery delivers first gasoline cargo to the United States

Nigeria’s Dangote refinery shipped 300,000 barrels of gasoline to the United States in late August, opening a new commercial route for its fuel exports.
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Five US coastal states challenge Trump over offshore wind projects

The governors of five states urged the Trump administration to maintain permits for threatened offshore wind projects, citing massive investments and jobs at stake in a nascent industry.

Dozens of scientists denounce climate report deemed biased by US Department of Energy

A group of 85 researchers challenges the scientific validity of the climate report released by the US Department of Energy, citing partial methods and the absence of independent peer review.